How can Angola increase its power generation capacity?

Angola is working hard to increase its power generation capacity by boosting hydro and solar energy, as well as linking and expanding its electric grids. This will create more sustainable income sources, promote the global energy transition, increase the country’s exports and modernise the economic possibilities of its citizens.

What are the options for power generation in Angola?

Angola has numerous options for the generation of power. The present document considers the key options - hydro, thermal and new renewable– individually and combined in scenarios that meet the required levels of safety and redundancy.

Why is energy consumption rising in Angola?

In the past decade, energy consumption in Angola has skyrocketed, with an annual growth rate of more than 15 percent due to higher living standards, government efforts to expand electricity coverage and an increase in available generation capacity.

Could Angola become Africa's largest producer of solar energy?

The Ministry of Energy and Water’s recent mapping studies reveal that the country could harness 16.3 GW of solar power and 3.9 GW of wind power. Angola has the potential to become sub-Saharan Africa’s largest producer of solar energy.

Why does Angola need more electric power?

Increasing electric power availability to diversify the economy and meet the increasing energy demand of a growing population is among the Angolan government’s highest stated priorities.

How many solar villages will be installed in Angola?

anticipated that, in accordance with the Strategy for New Renewable Energies, 500 “solar villages” will be installed in off-grid main villages and in other settlements of larger dimension and, for the remaining population, individual systems based on solar energy will be supplied. Angola has numerous options for the generation of power.